Best Cocktail Bars in Denver

Uncover Denver’s best cocktail bars serving up handcrafted drinks, creative menus, moody vibes, and rooftop views.

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Exceptional cocktails, skilled bartenders, and stunning spaces define these must-visit bars.

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails

$

$$

🚲 Sloan’s Lake

Sloan’s Lake

4.8
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails offers expertly crafted drinks, cozy vibes, and small bites in a trendy West Colfax spot with a welcoming atmosphere.
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

Welton Room Bar & Kitchen

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$$

🎨 RiNo

RiNo

4.7
Welton Room Bar & Kitchen serves imaginative cocktails and coffee in a trendy, contemporary North Denver setting with upscale vibes.
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Speakeasy Style

Dim lighting, hidden entrances, and a touch of mystery make these cocktail bars unforgettable.

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Insta-Worthy Drinks

Over-the-top garnishes, dramatic glassware, and cocktails you’ll want to post before sipping.

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Foraged Restaurant

Foraged Restaurant

$

$$

🍣 Sushi

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

$

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Fluid Coffee Bar

Fluid Coffee Bar

$

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🏙️ Downtown

4.6
Flower Child

Flower Child

$

$$

🥗 Health

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Flora

Flora

$

$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
Flagstaff House

Flagstaff House

$

$$$$

🍔 American

🏔️ Boulder

4.7
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Range Restaurant

Range Restaurant

$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Range Restaurant serves New American Western dishes and craft cocktails in a sleek, upscale hotel setting blending local flavors with chic ambiance.
ChopHouse & Brewery

ChopHouse & Brewery

$$$$

🥩 Steakhouse

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
ChopHouse & Brewery offers diverse steaks, house-brewed ales, and small-batch bourbons with a vibrant happy hour vibe in a cozy upscale setting.
Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

Chingon - Santa Fe Art District

$$

🌮 Mexican

🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

5
Chingon offers authentic Mexican cuisine with standout dishes like chicharrones and fresh cocktails, set in a vibrant, art district ambiance.
Narrative

Narrative

$$

🍴 Contemporary

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Narrative serves eclectic global sharing plates and elevated mains with a robust wine list in a chic Cherry Creek setting.
Syrup City Park

Syrup City Park

$$

🥞 Brunch

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.3
Syrup City Park offers informal brunch and lunch with unique pancakes and savory dishes in a bright, casual setting with patio seating.
Odyssey Italian Restaurant

Odyssey Italian Restaurant

$$

🍝 Italian

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.5
Odyssey Italian Restaurant offers classic family recipes in a cozy, dimly lit setting with live music and an extensive wine list near Speer.
Cherry Creek Grill

Cherry Creek Grill

$$$

🍔 American

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Cherry Creek Grill serves upscale American classics like prime rib and burgers in a cozy, lively setting with a popular patio vibe.
Inga's Alpine Tavern

Inga's Alpine Tavern

$$

🍔 American

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.3
Inga's Alpine Tavern offers craft cocktails, beer, wine, and creative bites in a hip Swedish ski cabin-inspired setting.
The Kitchen American Bistro

The Kitchen American Bistro

$$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
The Kitchen American Bistro serves elevated international dishes and craft cocktails in an upscale, stylish downtown bistro setting.
El Taco De Mexico

El Taco De Mexico

$$

🌮 Mexican

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.4
Vibrant bar and grill specializing in creative tacos and extensive tequilas, offering a casual and trendy atmosphere with great cocktails.
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

Sullivan Scrap Kitchen

$$

🍔 American

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.7
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen serves sustainable, gourmet New American fare focusing on surplus ingredients in a cozy, trendy setting.
The Nickel

The Nickel

$$$

🍔 American

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.2
The Nickel offers a lively American bistro experience inside Hotel Teatro with local, seasonal dishes and a buzzing atmosphere.
The Velvet Cellar

The Velvet Cellar

$$$

🍷 Wine Bar

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.7
The Velvet Cellar offers an upscale, cozy spot with innovative New American dishes and standout cocktails in the heart of downtown.
Olive & Finch

Olive & Finch

$$

🥐 Café & Bakery

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Olive & Finch serves up fresh pastries, sandwiches, and great coffee in a warm, cozy Cherry Creek bistro with beer and wine options.
Bon Ami

Bon Ami

$$

🥖 French

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

🧘‍♀️ Wash Park

4.6
Bon Ami is a relaxed French bistro with a lively patio serving classic crepes and a cozy, trendy ambiance.
Bodega Taco Bar

Bodega Taco Bar

$$

🌮 Mexican

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.6
Bodega Taco & Margarita Bar serves vibrant Mexican tacos and craft margaritas in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere with quick service.
Salt Water Social

Salt Water Social

$$$$

🦞 Seafood

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.7
Salt Water Social serves exquisite seafood and steak in an upscale, trendy Cherry Creek setting with a vibrant cocktail scene and elegant ambiance.
Hillstone

Hillstone

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.5
Hillstone serves upscale American fare including burgers, steaks, and sushi in spacious, stylish Cherry Creek surroundings.
Osteria Marco

Osteria Marco

$$

🍝 Italian

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.3
Osteria Marco crafts cozy basement vibes with authentic Italian pizzas, cured meats, cheeses, and a rich wine selection near Larimer Square.
EDGE Restaurant & Bar

EDGE Restaurant & Bar

$$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
EDGE Restaurant & Bar serves upscale wood-grilled steaks and inventive entrees with a lively bar in Denver’s Central Business District.
Denver Milk Market

Denver Milk Market

$$

🍽️🍺 Food Hall

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.1
Denver Milk Market is a lively food hall featuring diverse local and global dishes with a vibrant atmosphere and multiple vendors.
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina

$$

🌮 Mexican

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.6
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina delivers festive Mexican cuisine with a Michoacán twist, craft cocktails, and lively weekend brunch in a cozy, trendy setting.
Syrup Downtown

Syrup Downtown

$$

🍳 Breakfast

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.3
Syrup Downtown offers a hearty breakfast menu with sandwiches and salads, known for fast service and great coffee in a cozy, trendy setting.
Steuben's Uptown

Steuben's Uptown

$$

🍔 American

🍽️ Uptown

🍽️ Uptown

4.4
Steuben's Uptown serves classic American favorites and cocktails in a lively retro-style diner with a cozy, trendy vibe.
Punch Bowl Social

Punch Bowl Social

$$

🍔 American

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.2
Punch Bowl Social blends Southern American gastropub eats with arcade games, bowling, and karaoke in a lively, game-filled atmosphere.
Wild Taco Denver

Wild Taco Denver

$$

🍚 Asian Fusion

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.3
Wild Taco Denver serves inventive tacos with Asian and Latino influences, vibrant cocktails, and a casual, cozy atmosphere in Central Denver.
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar

$$

🍔 American

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.2
Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar serves fresh American classics with a trendy vibe and stellar cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting near Downtown.
Pho Social

Pho Social

$$

🍲 Vietnamese

🛼 Baker

🛼 Baker

5
Pho Social serves authentic Vietnamese dishes with standout crab rangoons and vibrant cocktails in the welcoming Baker neighborhood.
Taco Uprising

Taco Uprising

$$

🌮 Mexican

🎨 RiNo

🎨 RiNo

4.8
Taco Uprising delivers bold Mexican flavors with great cocktails and a lively indoor/outdoor bar vibe, perfect for casual dining and tacos lovers.
Hooked on Colfax

Hooked on Colfax

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Hooked on Colfax is a laid-back spot with local coffee, breakfast bites, beer, cocktails, and a seasonal patio for relaxed vibes.
The Bindery

The Bindery

$$$

🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.3
The Bindery offers creative New American dishes and pastries in a cozy, upscale Highland setting with great cocktails and coffee.
Machete Tequila + Tacos

Machete Tequila + Tacos

$$

🌮 Mexican

🛍️ Cherry Creek

🛍️ Cherry Creek

4.4
Machete Tequila + Tacos serves vibrant tacos with creative fillings and an extensive tequila menu in Cherry Creek’s lively setting.
duo Restaurant

duo Restaurant

$$$

🍔 American

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.5
duo Restaurant serves creative farm-to-fork New American dishes in a warm, rustic setting with a lively Highland vibe.
Margot

Margot

$$$$

🥂 Fine Dining

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

5
Margot invites diners to an intimate setting for refined multi-course meals crafted with global inspirations and top-tier ingredients.
Q House

Q House

$$

🥡 Chinese

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.6
Q House serves refined Chinese dishes and inventive cocktails in a cozy, trendy setting with fast service and a modern vibe.
Trattoria Stella

Trattoria Stella

$$

🍝 Italian

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.5
Trattoria Stella serves fresh Italian pastas and vibrant dishes in a colorful brick setting with inviting sidewalk patio dining.
Coohills

Coohills

$$$$

🥖 French

🥂 LoDo

🥂 LoDo

4.5
Coohills serves French-inspired, market-fresh dishes in a chic, upscale space with a lounge and patio vibe.
Vibe Coffee and Wine

Vibe Coffee and Wine

$

☕ Coffee Shop

🏙️ Downtown

🏙️ Downtown

4.5
Vibe Coffee and Wine pairs expertly crafted coffee and cocktails in a trendy, cozy setting with ample lounge seating and a relaxed vibe.
Izu-Sushi

Izu-Sushi

$$

🍣 Sushi

🪴 Congress Park

🪴 Congress Park

4.3
Izu-Sushi serves fresh sushi and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with vibrant red and white decor.
Go Fish Sushi Denver

Go Fish Sushi Denver

$$

🍣 Sushi

🎸 South Broadway

🎸 South Broadway

4.5
Go Fish Sushi Denver is a lively sushi spot offering classic Japanese dishes, tempura, and a curated sake and wine list in a casual setting.
The 9th Door Capitol Hill

The 9th Door Capitol Hill

$$

🥙 Mediterranean

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.6
The 9th Door Capitol Hill offers intimate Spanish tapas, innovative dishes, and craft cocktails in a cozy, upscale setting.
Tacos Tequila Whiskey

Tacos Tequila Whiskey

$$

🌮 Mexican

🌲 Highlands

🌲 Highlands

4.5
Tacos Tequila Whiskey elevates street tacos with bold flavors and craft margaritas in a trendy, casual West Highland spot.
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails

$$$

🍴 Contemporary

🌳 City Park

🌳 City Park

4.6
Molotov Kitschen + Cocktails serves creative Ukrainian fare with inventive cocktails in a cozy, modern setting along Colfax Avenue.
Jelly Cafe

Jelly Cafe

$$

🥞 Brunch

🌳 Capitol Hill

🌳 Capitol Hill

4.4
Jelly Cafe blends fast service, great coffee, and local specialties in a trendy, cozy brunch spot with outdoor seating.
Gaetano's

Gaetano's

$$

🍝 Italian

🍸 LoHi

🍸 LoHi

4.4
Gaetano's is a lively Italian spot with family roots, serving classic dishes and creative cocktails in a cozy, vibrant setting.

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